Thailand Operating Unit Controller

The Opportunity:

Act as a business partner to the relevant business manager. Lead local Controlling team to optimize financial performance within an assigned Business Units/Product Group. Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions.

Operating Unit Controller, fully responsible for company financial performance, including tendering, planning and execution, leading team or FP&A analyst and project controller

Your responsibilities:

Strategy

• Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the operating units. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leaders in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, implementing, and making adjustments in implementation as needed. Maintains constant contact with relevant other managers and Controllers regarding financial, market and customer situation and outlook.

• Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface to HBL/Country CFO/Global/Local Manager. Evaluates financial implications of various strategic decisions, builds scenarios and recommends actions.

• Monitors progress achieved and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues, and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve. Drives appropriate cost structure, productivity optimization, and capital efficiency. Manages and closely monitors the margins and cash flow and takes action to improve profitability and Net Working Capital.

• Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions. Executes risk review procedures and processes in line with global policies and standards to minimize commercial and financial risks and exposure.

• Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.

• Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Defines and implements internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines. Supports internal and external audits.

• Ensures timely and efficient communication with relevant Local/Country/HBL/Region Controllers, Accounting and CCC Centers, and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues for improvement of operations, work quality and efficiency for area of responsibility.

• Ensures (with HR business partner support) that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies.

• Minimum Master's degree, major in Finance or Accounting, the experienced bachelor will also be considered. ACCA, CPA or similar is considered an advantage

• Relevant experience of 4-8 years in finance role (with some years of P&L responsibility and team leadership), ideally similar industry
• Strong in business controlling and other tools, SAP, latest SAP S/4Hana would be an advantage
• Self-motivated, willing to face different challenges, firm ownership, and good leadership capability
• Hand-on willing to do a combination of repetitive and value added strategy tasks
• Good communication and negotiation skills, willingness to work in a multi-country environment, and ability to communicate and collaborate within a global team and with internal/external partners
• Result-oriented, independent, and flexible in committing to the business
• Change leadership - define a case for change & mobilize individuals to change
• Intercultural sensitivity and effectiveness - function well across cultures & act as facilitator between cultures
• People leadership - engage team commitment & empower teams to perform
• Available for domestic and oversea travel